Resources

Youth Entrepreneurship Bookmarks

Published on June 11, 2026
Promote 4-H business and entrepreneurship activities with the following single-sided, copy-ready informational bookmarks.
First Impressions Tourism: A Summary of Community Action, Successes & Impact, 2021-2024

Published on May 29, 2026
This report focuses on the actions and successes implemented by several MI communities that engaged in the FIT program between 2021-2024.
Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration: Step-by-Step Instructions

Published on May 27, 2026
This resource provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the new Cottage Food Business Voluntary Registration process in Michigan.
The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on the Agri-Food System

Published on May 21, 2026
This brief study analyzes the impact of GLP-1 drugs on the agri-food system.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Wrap Up and Celebration: Peer to Peer with a Farmer

Published on May 5, 2026
During this session, Alex Ball, Founder and Owner of Old City Acres Farm, led a discussion on how he founded the farm and the various lessons learned along the way.This is the seventh and final webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Financial Fluency: How to Read the Numbers

Published on May 4, 2026
During this session, Andy Larson of Food Finance Institute of the Universities of Wisconsin System led a presentation on basic business accounting and business management. This is the sixth webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Legal: Intro to Farm Business Law and Liability Insurance

Published on May 3, 2026
During this session, Carolyn Johnson of LightStone Law led a presentation on Legal: Intro to Farm Business Law and Liability Insurance. This is the fifth webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — HR: Hiring and Keeping Employees

Published on April 9, 2026
During this session, Carolina Puerta-Estevez, Founder and Director of Human Resources - Bilingual International Services led a presentation on HR: Hiring and Keeping Employees. This is the fourth webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Emerging Farmers Learning Series — Customer Insights & Marketing

Published on April 1, 2026
Erika Tebbens of Taste the Local Difference presented on growth planning and finding what works. This is the third webinar as part of the Emerging Farmer Learning Series.
Impact of the War in Iran on the Agri-Food System

Published on March 25, 2026
This brief paper outlines the impact of the war on agricultural and input markets, particularly fertilizers, diesel, and interest rates.